Nature of Science Review

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What is the study of the natural world?

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Science

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What should Adrian do first to begin his investigation on the effect of temperature on the amount of food birds eat?

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Develop a question

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What should Logan do next to make sure that his conclusion is valid after finding more salt dissolves in warm water than cold water?

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Repeat his investigation using the same procedure

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Why is it important to have controlled variables in an investigation?

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Controls are used to show that different results are caused by the independent variable.

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What involves using your five senses to gather data and information about the world around you?

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Observations

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured or tested in an experiment.

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What is the purpose of conducting background research before an investigation?

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To gather information and understand what is already known about the topic.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.